Environment
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The rise and rise of green politics
Environmental issues are increasingly taking centre stage as green issues move further up the political agenda. -
Circular economy programme for the built environment launched
UK Green Building Council launches a new circular economy programme specifically for the built environment. -
New £1m toolkit launched that assesses economic value of green infrastructure in cities
An online toolkit designed to enable cities to accurately assess the value of green infrastructure, is set to receive a £1m funding boost from Innovate UK in a bid to bolster urban greenspace. -
Business and government working together is key to greener living
Government and business need to collaborate to to make it easier for consumers to make greener choices, says the EIC's Matthew Farrow. -
Removing the roadblocks to environmental innovation
Barriers to innovation in the environmental sector need to be overcome to capitalise on a growing global market. -
Keeping the government ‘honest’ on the green agenda
The government has decided that a new body is needed to hold ministers to account on the environment. -
Government’s 25-year environmental plan is a step forward but lacks urgency
Ramboll's technical director Bram Miller believes the government needs more urgency with its plans for the environment. -
Government must build nature-friendly homes, says Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts has called on the government to put the natural environment at the heart of planning moving forward. -
Prime minister’s 25-year environmental plan welcomed but concerns remain
Theresa May today unveiled a 25-year environmental plan but environmental groups have criticised the government's ambition. -
Michael Gove plans new environmental body to deliver 'Green Brexit'
The environment secretary says independent body would uphold green standards despite concerns surrounding UK’s departure from the EU.